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Psalm 126: From Captivity to Joyful HarvestThis episode presents Psalm 126, a Song of degrees that remembers the Lord turning back the captivity of Zion so vividly that it felt like a dream. It recounts the people’s laughter and singing, and even the surrounding nations recognizing that the Lord has done great things. The psalm then becomes a prayer asking God to restore them again, likening that renewal to streams in the south. It closes with a promise of hope: those who sow in tears will reap in joy, and the one who goes out weeping with precious seed will return rejoicing, bringing sheaves with him.00:00 Psalm 126 Introduction (Song of Degrees)00:07 Restored Like a Dream: Zion’s Captivity Turned00:13 Laughter & Testimony: The Lord Has Done Great Things00:26 A Prayer for Renewal: Streams in the South00:31 Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy00:34 Closing Promise: Returning with Rejoicing and Sheaves